Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2024 - Issue 55 i ChopChop Magazine

TECHNICAL REVIEW AND ENDORSEMENT PROVIDED BY The American Academy of Pediatrics does not endorse specific products or brands that may be included in this magazine. OUR MISSION ChopChop Family is a national nonprofit organization that uses food and cooking to help children and their adults build fundamental life skills. OUR VISION We envision a world where all children and their adults have the necessary skills and tools to lead healthy lives. WHAT MATTERS TO US We believe that cooking and eating together is fundamental to every family’s health and happiness, and that if children learn healthy eating habits when they are young, they will maintain healthy lifestyles into their teenage and adult years. Cooking not only promotes better health; it also builds relationships, saves money, and teaches math, science, and…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 2 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsLarge bowl (or blender) (adult needed)Large spoonNonstick skilletSpatulaPot holders INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs⅔ cup cottage cheese (any kind)½ cup instant or quick oats (or whole-wheat flour)½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 tablespoon vegetable oil, butter, or coconut oilMaple syrup, applesauce, and/or fresh fruit for serving INSTRUCTIONS 1. Crack the eggs into the bowl and mix well. Add the cottage cheese, oats, baking soda, and salt and mix well. (Or put everything in the blender, cover, and blend until smooth.) 2. Put the skillet on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add ½ tablespoon of the oil. When the oil is hot, add about ¼ cup batter and…

CAESAR DRESSING ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 finely chopped anchovy fillets 2 minced garlic cloves ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard NUTTY DRESSING ¼ cup nut butter or tahini 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons lowsodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons warm water 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger GREEK VINAIGRETTE ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried mint ½ teaspoon salt…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsColander Can openerForkLarge platter INGREDIENTS 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna (any kind)1 (5-or 6-ounce) bag salad greens1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered¼ cup Greek Vinaigrette or Caesar Dressing (pages 18–19) INSTRUCTIONS 1. To drain the tuna: Set the colander in the sink. Use the can opener to open each can and carefully empty them into the colander. Using the fork, press down on the tuna to squeeze the liquid out. Allow it to drain away. 2. Arrange the greens on the platter. 3. Put…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 10 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsLarge potLarge spoonPot holders INGREDIENTS 1½ cups chopped rhubarb (trim off the ends, then cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces)½ cup water2 cups sliced or quartered hulled strawberries (see page 31)½ teaspoon cornstarch or all-purpose flour½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the rhubarb and water in the pot and put the pot on the stove. Turn the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. 2. Add the berries and cornstarch and cook, stirring from time to time, until the strawberries and rhubarb are soft and the mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes. 3. Add…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Measuring spoonsLarge skilletWooden spoon or tongsPot holders INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil1 pound snow peas or sugar snap peas, ends and strings removed (see page 5)½ teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the skillet on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the snow peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and starting to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Stir in the salt and serve right away. GET CREATIVE Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Swap in toasted sesame oil for the olive or vegetable oil. Add 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic and/or peeled fresh…

WORD SEARCH FROM PAGE 41 WHAT’S DIFFERENT? FROM PAGE 24 Numbers show changes in the picture. Changed items are listed below. 1. Plates added 2. Corn swapped for cheese 3. Cucumber swapped for carrot peels 4. Peeler turned over 5. Tomatoes changed 6. Leaf disappeared 7. Tomatoes and pumpkin seeds added 8. Dressing changed 9. Spoons added LOOK AGAIN FROM PAGE 42 Answer: Romanesco, a kind of broccoli SCRAMBLED WORDS FROM PAGE 42 Answer: Chopped Greek Salad KITCHEN CASH FROM PAGE 29 1. ¾ = 3x; x = ¼ 2. ¼ of $4.00 = $1.00 3. $1.00 + $1.00 + $0.30 = $2.30 4. ½ of $2.30 = $1.15 5. ½ of $6.00 = $3.00 6. $3.00 – $1.15 = $1.85…

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❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsSmall skilletSpatulaLarge bowlTongs or 2 large spoons INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon olive oil½ cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or other breadcrumbs¼ teaspoon salt1 large or 2 small heads romaine lettuce, chopped (and/or any other leafy greens you like, such as kale or spinach)Caesar Dressing (or another dressing from pages 18–19) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the skillet on the stove, add the oil, and turn the heat to low. When the oil is hot, add the breadcrumbs and salt and mix well. Cook, stirring from time to time, until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. 2. Put the lettuce in the bowl, add about ¼ cup…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring spoonsLarge bowlTongs or 2 large forks INGREDIENTS 8 ounces medium-size pasta shapes (such as fusilli or wagon wheels), cooked according to package directions, drained, and rinsed with cold waterNutty Dressing (pages 18–19)2 scallions, roots trimmed off, green and white parts thinly sliced1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the pasta in the bowl, add half of the dressing, and mix well. Taste a noodle. Does it need more dressing? If so, add it and mix again. 2. Sprinkle the scallions and sesame seeds on top and serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. GET CREATIVE Add diced cucumber, lightly cooked broccoli,…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 2 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardDinner knifeBlender (adult needed)Measuring cups INGREDIENTS ¾ cup fresh or frozen raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries¾ cup plain yogurt¾ cup water1 banana, sliced (and frozen, if possible)2 ice cubes (if using nonfrozen banana) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put all the ingredients in the blender, put the top on tightly, and blend until smooth. 2. Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours. THINK AHEAD To help make any smoothie colder and thicker, it’s great to have slices of frozen banana ready to go. And it’s easy! 1. Peel a ripe banana. 2. Slice it into thin rounds. 3. Put the slices in a…

We’re introducing a new column called “See How to Make” to the magazine: recipes that are simple visual equations, showing the ingredients you need without a lot of instructional text. They’re a bigger-kid version of our beloved ChopChop Jr. page, and we love the way they promote creativity and confidence in the kitchen. See our three dressing “equations” on page 18, and make some salads to celebrate spring. Get the kids involved One effective way to encourage kids to cook is to let them flip through the magazine and pick out a recipe to make. If that won’t work for you in terms of the ingredients you have on hand or other constraints, put a sticky note on 3 or 4 pages that would work, and let your child pick…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsLarge bowlLarge spoon INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked grains or pasta (brown rice, barley, farro, pearl couscous, quinoa, bulgur wheat, whole-wheat orzo)2 cups raw or cooked vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, corn, peas), diced or chopped into bite-size pieces if necessary, and/or canned beans½ cup crumbled or shredded cheese (any kind) and/or diced cooked chicken, meat, fish, or tofu½ cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, flat-leaf parsley, chives, cilantro)¼ cup toasted seeds or nuts (see page 4)¼ cup dried fruit (raisins, cherries; chopped dried apricots, dates, figs) (if you like)Any dressing from pages 18–19 INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put everything (except the dressing)…

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS TRY THIS NOW Raw or cooked? Not sure how you feel about pod peas? Try this taste test to decide if you prefer them raw or cooked! Start with 2 cups (1 pint) snow peas or sugar snap peas with the ends and strings removed (see page 5). Steam half of the peas: With the help of your adult, put ½ inch water in a medium pot, put the lid on, and put the pot on the stove. Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil (you’ll know it’s boiling when you see bubbles breaking all over its surface). Put 1 cup peas in the pot, put the lid…